Publications by authors named "Eknath D Pawar"

Introduction: Currently available treatments for chronic lower back pain (CLBP) do not adequately address both nociceptive and neuropathic components of pain. We evaluated efficacy and safety of fixed-dose combination (FDC) of low-dose pregabalin prolonged release 75 mg-etoricoxib 60 mg to address both pain components.

Methods: This randomized phase 3 trial conducted at 12 centres across India evaluated efficacy (based on mean change in numeric rating scale [NRS], Roland-Morris disability questionnaire [RDQ], visual analogue scale [VAS], patient global impression of improvement [PGI-I], clinical global impression of improvement [CGI-I] and rescue medication consumption) and safety of FDC in comparison to etoricoxib alone in adult patients with CLBP.

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Introduction: Synovial chondromatosis is a rare synovial disorder characterized by the presence of benign loose bodies in the joint space. The affliction of the hip joint is rare. This entity usually goes undiagnosed as it is largely asymptomatic till complications such as secondary osteoarthritis secondary to degenerative changes, subluxation of hip, and fracture neck of femur ensue.

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Introduction: Synovial chondromatosis is a rare benign entity with the presence of cartilaginous or osseous loose bodies in the synovium. It commonly involves the larger joints such as the knee, hip, ankle and rarely the shoulder joint manifesting with pain, swelling, and restriction of movements. The treatment of choice is surgical intervention in symptomatic patients using either the open or the arthroscopic approach.

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Introduction: Osteochondroma is the group of benign bone tumours, which are composed of spongy bone covered by a cartilaginous cap. Patients with distal ulnar osteochondromas frequently cause forearm deformities with relative ulnar shortening, wrist joint deviation, and varus bowing. Surgical ulnar lengthening is necessary to restore the carpal balance.

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Parosteal lipomas are rare benign tumors accounting for less than 0.1% of all primary bone tumors. Only 3 cases of parosteal lipoma have been previously described affecting the distal and middle phalanges.

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Introduction: Medial Compartment Osteoarthritis of the knee is becoming a widespread problem. The surgical options include high tibial osteotomy, unicompartmental knee replacement, and total knee replacement. Replacement surgeries are not advised in the younger age group, so in these patients, high tibial osteotomy is the only option.

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Introduction: Revision rates of total hip arthoplasty have decreased after introducing total hip arthroplasty using ceramic component due to reduce wear and osteolysis.

Case Report: 29 year old male case of bilateral hip avascular necrosis operated for bilateral hip THA presented 30 months after with complaint of squeaking, x-ray showing left ceramic liner fracture without any history of trauma. Revision of ceramic liner and head with ceramic on polyethylene was done.

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Introduction: Tibia being the most common fractured long bone represents 36.7% of all long bone fractures in adults with open fracture comprises 23.5% of all tibial shaft fracture.

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